Wonders of Argentina and Chile

Travel Type

Guided Tours

Duration

11 Days/10 Nights

Country

Argentina

Discover the breathtaking beauty of South America. Explore magnificent landscapes, observe rich and diverse wildlife, and immerse yourself in the magic of the Patagonian forest. This adventure takes you across two countries, Argentina and Chile, each offering its own unique charm. Along the way, you will taste exceptional wines, compare their flavors, and decide which one becomes your favorite. Your journey will lead you through iconic destinations such as Buenos Aires, El Calafate, Puerto Natales, Torres del Paine, and Santiago.

Inclusions

– Accommodation for 10 nights
– 14 meals: 10 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 1 dinner
– Roundtrip transfers
– Visits as per itinerary
– English-speaking local guides

Exclusions

International and domestic airfare – Transfers unless otherwise noted – Meals unless otherwise noted – Gratuities – Beverages – Optional excursions – Travel insurance

DAY 1 BUENOS AIRES

Upon arrival, transfer in from airport to hotel in Buenos Aires.

Accommodation : Buenos Aires for 2 nights

DAY 2 BUENOS AIRES

After breakfast at the hotel, set out on a shared city tour of Buenos Aires with a bilingual Spanish- and English-speaking guide. Over approximately 6 hours, discover the city’s iconic neighbourhoods and landmarks, including Palermo, Recoleta, Plaza de Mayo, Puerto Madero, San Telmo and La Boca. Along the way, admire major avenues, historic buildings and cultural landmarks such as the Obelisk, the Recoleta Cemetery and the Ecological Reserve. A traditional lunch is included. Return to the hotel is at your own expense. In the evening, enjoy a dinner and tango show at El Aljibe Tango, with round-trip shared transfers. Over approximately 3 hours, savour an à la carte dinner accompanied by beverages while experiencing an authentic evening of tango, live music and traditional Argentine folklore. The performance features a live singer, a quartet led by maestro Carlos Buono, tango dancers, a malambo performance and a demonstration of traditional boleadoras.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 3 BUENOS AIRES – EL CALAFATE

After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport for your flight to El Calafate. Suggested flights (not included) are Aerolíneas Argentinas AR1850, departing Buenos Aires Aeroparque at 09:20 and arriving in El Calafate at 12:40, or AR1898, departing at 15:20 and arriving at 18:40. Upon arrival, an English- and Spanish-speaking guide will accompany you on the transfer from El Calafate airport to your hotel.

Meals : Breakfast

Accommodation : El Calafate for 3 nights

DAY 4 EL CALAFATE

After breakfast at the hotel, set out on a shared full-day excursion to the Perito Moreno Glacier, located approximately 80 km from El Calafate. Travel through the Patagonian steppe and into Los Glaciares National Park, stopping at the “Curve of Sighs” viewpoint for your first panoramic view of the glacier. Continue to the glacier viewing walkways, a 4-km network of platforms and viewpoints offering spectacular perspectives of the ice wall from as close as approximately 300 metres away. A guide will accompany you throughout the excursion. The experience also includes the Safari Náutico navigation from Bajo de las Sombras Bay. Sail along the southern arm of the Canal de los Témpanos for approximately 1 hour, approaching the southern face of the glacier to admire its immense ice wall and, with some luck, witness blocks of ice calving into the water.

Meals : Breakfast

DAY 5 EL CALAFATE

After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a free day to explore El Calafate at your own pace. Optional excursions are available.

Meals : Breakfast

Optional Excursions :
HALF DAY NATIVO EXPERIENCE WITH LUNCH OR DINNER (minimum 2 passengers)
Enjoy a 3-hour shared 4x4 journey along the shores of Lake Argentino, exploring the spectacular Patagonian landscapes around El Calafate. Continue toward the cliffs of Punta Bonita for panoramic views across the lake and the Andes, before discovering caves containing traces of ancient cultures and learning about the region’s early inhabitants. The experience concludes inside a cave, where you will enjoy a meal accompanied by drinks.
FULL-DAY TOUR ALL GLACIERS NAVIGATION (Minimum 2 passengers)
Set out on a shared full-day navigation of Lake Argentino to discover some of Patagonia’s most spectacular glaciers. From Puerto Banderas, sail through the North Arm and Boca del Diablo before reaching the Upsala Channel, where you will navigate among impressive icebergs. Continue through the Spegazzini Channel to admire the Seco Glacier and the imposing Spegazzini Glacier, accompanied by the Heim Sur and Peineta glaciers. Disembark for a short 300-metre forest walk to the Spegazzini Refuge, with time to enjoy the views or take an optional medium-difficulty trail through the forest. Lunch is not included.

DAY 6 EL CALAFATE – PUERTO NATALES

After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the El Calafate bus station. Board a regular bus to Puerto Natales, Chile. Upon arrival, a private transfer will take you from the bus station to your hotel.

Meals : Breakfast

Accommodation : Puertos Natales for 3 nights

DAY 7 TORRES DEL PAINE AND MILODÓN

After breakfast at the hotel, set out on a shared full-day excursion to discover two of the region’s most remarkable natural attractions: Torres del Paine National Park and the Milodón Cave Natural Monument. From Puerto Natales, travel through forests, glacial valleys, mountain ranges and lakes, with the possibility of spotting condors along the way. Stop at the Sarmiento Lake viewpoint for panoramic views of the Torres del Paine mountain range, the southern extension of the Andes and Lake Sarmiento, followed by a stop at Laguna Amarga, a favourite spot for flamingos. Inside Torres del Paine National Park, visit the viewpoints of Lake Nordenskjöld, Salto Grande, Pehoé, Puente Weber and the Paine River. At Lake Grey, enjoy some free time to explore the area on foot and admire the surrounding landscapes. Before leaving the park, stop at the Grey viewpoint for views of the mountains, Lake Toro and, weather permitting, part of the Grey Glacier. Continue to the Milodón Cave Natural Monument, where you will discover the region’s unique flora and fauna as well as its fascinating prehistoric past. Torres del Paine National Park entrance included.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 8 BALMACEDA AND SERRANO GLACIERS

After breakfast at the hotel, set out on a full-day shared navigation to discover the Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers. The 9-hour excursion begins by sailing through the Señoret Channel towards Guanaco Island, where Magellanic dolphins may sometimes be spotted. Continue towards Estancia La Peninsula, home to an important population of cormorants, and Punta de Lobos, where sea lions can be observed. The navigation continues past a waterfall and cliffs where condors may be seen, with stops along the way to enjoy the scenery and wildlife. Continue towards Mount Balmaceda, rising to 2,035 metres, to admire the glacier of the same name. Disembark at Puerto Toro and follow a one-hour round-trip trail along the shores of Témpanos Lagoon, accompanied by a bilingual guide. Walk through native forests of coihues, ñirres and ciruelillos towards the Serrano Glacier, taking in the lush vegetation and striking contrast between the forest, sky and ice. On the return journey, stop at a traditional estancia to enjoy a typical Creole lunch before returning to Puerto Natales.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 9 PUERTO NATALES – PUNTA ARENAS – SANTIAGO

After breakfast at the hotel, shared transfer with a Spanish-speaking driver from your hotel in Puerto Natales to the city’s bus station. Board the regular bus to Punta Arenas, with the bus ticket included. Suggested flights to Santiago (not included) are LATAM Airlines LA310, departing Punta Arenas at 13:58 and arriving in Santiago at 17:44 via Puerto Montt, or LATAM Airlines LA82, departing at 19:30 and arriving in Santiago at approximately 21:59. If your flight to Santiago departs from Puerto Natales, private transfer from your hotel to Puerto Natales Airport with a driver only is included. Upon arrival at Santiago Airport, you will be welcomed by a bilingual guide and transferred privately to your hotel.

Meals : Breakfast

Accommodation : Santiago for 2 nights

DAY 10 SANTIAGO

After breakfast at the hotel, set out on a shared half-day walking tour to discover Santiago like a local. Begin by taking the subway and exploring some of the city’s most picturesque stations, including Universidad de Chile, known for its impressive mural created by a local artist and recognized among the world’s most beautiful subway stations. Continue to a local market to discover Chile’s coastal bounty, with its selection of fresh fish and seafood, as well as a colourful variety of fruits and vegetables. Walk through downtown Santiago to the Main Square (Plaza de Armas), surrounded by remarkable architecture, and stop along the way to taste local specialties such as empanadas and fruit-based drinks. If time and energy allow, continue to the lively Bellavista neighbourhood, known for its charming streets and artistic atmosphere. From there, you may explore the city independently, with the option to ascend San Cristóbal Hill, or return to your hotel after a day of local discoveries.

Meals : Breakfast

Optional Excursions : HALF-DAY UNDURRAGA WINERY (Minimum 2 passengers)
Discover the wines, landscapes and cultural heritage of one of Chile’s oldest wineries on this half-day excursion. Explore the Viña Park, designed in the 19th century by French landscape designer George Henry Dubois, before visiting the Aliwen corner, which recreates the traditional vegetation of southern Chile and pays tribute to Mapuche culture and traditions. Continue through the vineyard to learn about the region’s soils, grape varieties and winemaking process, then descend into the historic underground cellars dating back to 1885. Discover the “Gente de Tierra” exhibition, celebrating Mapuche and pre-Columbian art, before enjoying a wine tasting. A glass to take home is included, with time to visit the gift shop and purchase local souvenirs.

DAY 11 SANTIAGO

After breakfast at the hotel, private transfer from your hotel to Santiago Airport with a Spanish-speaking driver.

Meals : Breakfast

HOTEL OPTIONS OR SIMILAR

3* Tourist Category

Buenos Aires: Hotel Loi Suites Esmeralda 3*
Puerto Natales: Vendaval or Natalino 3*
El Calafate: Hotel Sent Calafate 3*
Santiago: Panamericana Providencia Hotel 3*

4* Superior / First Class Category

Buenos Aires: Hotel Kenton 4*
El Calafate: Hotel Mirador del Lago 4*
Puerto Natales: Costaustralis 4*
Santiago: Double Tree by Hilton Santiago 4*

Rates in CA$, per person, starting from	Land Package
Fixed departures 2027	Double Occupancy	Single Occupancy
*3 Tourist Category**
January 9, 16 February 13, 20 March 6 October 2, 23, 30 November 6, 13, 27 December 4	4029	5199
*4 Superior / First Class Category**
January 9, 16 February 13, 20 March 6 October 2, 23, 30 November 6, 13, 27 December 4	4749	6529
Optional Excursions
Day 5 – Half-day Nativo experience with lunch or dinner**	250
Day 5 – All Glaciers Navigation (entrance fee to National Park included)**	620
Day 10 – Half-day Vina Undurraga tour (based on 2 passengers)	225
**Shared service excursions

Product code: CONTRA

*The departures of November 7, 14, 28 and December 5, 2026 are available upon request. Please contact us for more details.

Notes:

Minimum 2 passengers. // Maximum 16 passengers.
** Some shared services (tours, trains, bus transfers) are exceptions, where the shared the departure group may join a bigger group for that service.

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